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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

Tuk‑Tuk Drivers Shut Down as Fuel Costs Skyrocket

The streets of Mogadishu feel quieter now that many tuk‑tuk operators have pulled their vehicles out of service. Rising fuel prices, tied to the ongoing tensions in Iran that choke oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, have made it impossible for these small three‑wheelers to stay profitable. Pa

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Mar 26 2026HEALTH

Nurses on the Front Lines of Conflict and Crisis

In war‑torn areas, nurses are the first responders who step into danger and chaos. Their job is not just to treat injuries; they also coordinate care, educate patients, and keep calm when everything else is falling apart. But in places like Palestine, where fighting has lasted for decades, the

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Mar 26 2026SCIENCE

Ethanol Nanobubbles: Tiny Gases, Big Surprises

Nanobubbles are minuscule gas pockets that can stay alive for a long time in water, thanks to their charged surfaces. Scientists have not looked much at how these bubbles behave in other liquids, like ethanol. In this study, researchers used two techniques: infrared absorption spectroscopy (IRAS) an

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Mar 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Deepfake X‑Rays: Even Experts Can’t Tell the Difference

In a recent experiment, medical image specialists were tested on their ability to spot fake X‑ray pictures created by artificial intelligence. The study used 264 images, split evenly between real scans and computer‑made ones. Participants came from twelve hospitals in six countries and ranged from f

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Mar 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Austin Music Grants Shake Up the Scene

The city of Austin is rolling out a fresh round of music funding that will reach 399 artists, promoters and venues. A total of $7. 1 million is being distributed this spring after the launch of a new Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment office. The decision sparked heated debate among musici

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Mar 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI Pulls the Plug on Its Video AI Dream

OpenAI has shut down its Sora video‑generation service, ending a bold experiment that began less than two years ago. The company said it will reallocate resources to robotics and “agentic” AI that can work more independently. This means Sora’s consumer app and the professional web tool are gone, and

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Mar 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Steve Mosko Joins Radial Entertainment Board

Steve Mosko, a seasoned leader who once steered Sony Pictures’ global television division and led Village Roadshow Entertainment, has taken a seat on Radial Entertainment’s board. The move signals the company’s ambition to grow faster and tap new opportunities in a crowded market. Radial, backed by

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

From a Small Site to a Giant: The Rise of an Adult‑Content Platform

Leonid Radvinsky, 43, passed away after a battle with cancer. The man who owned most of OnlyFans—a site that now connects adult‑content creators to fans—has left a legacy that reshaped how the industry works. Radvinsky was born in Ukraine and moved to Florida, where he spent his final days. In 20

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Mar 26 2026EDUCATION

Rural Kids and the Digital Gap: How Home Life Shapes Tech Use

In many countryside homes, a child’s first screen is often a TV or a phone that shows cartoons and games. Researchers followed 969 pairs of parents and kids in rural China to see how families manage this digital world. They found that the variety of gadgets is very limited; most households own only

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Mar 26 2026CRYPTO

Mixin Cuts Crypto Transfer Costs Across Blockchains

Mixin, a privacy‑focused digital asset platform, has widened its gas fee subsidy scheme so that users can move money between blockchains without paying the usual transaction fees. The initiative, first announced last year, lets people link their external Web3 wallets to Mixin’s network. They pay

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